research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research BLIMP1 Is Required for Postnatal Epidermal Homeostasis but Does Not Define a Sebaceous Gland Progenitor under Steady-State Conditions
BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.
research Revisiting the significance of keratin expression in complex epithelia
Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
research 8162 A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
research Epigenetic mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs causes the primitive sheep characteristics found in purebred Merino sheep
A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
research Pilomatrix Carcinoma: Report of Two Cases of the Head and Review of the Literature
Early detection and complete surgical removal are crucial for better outcomes in treating pilomatrix carcinoma.
research The Growth Factors in Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) Reduce Postoperative Complications after Mandibular Third Molar Odontectomy
A-PRF reduces pain and complications after wisdom tooth removal.
research CO2 laser treatment of traumatic tattoos
CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
research Letter: Body Hair Transplant into Wide Donor Scar
Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
research Caterpillar hair-induced ophthalmitis causing exudative retinal detachment
Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.
research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
research Endobrow-Midface Lift
The endobrow-midface lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the upper face with minimal complications and rare temporary hair loss.
research Never too old to regenerate? Wound induced hair follicle neogenesis after secondary intention healing in a geriatric patient
An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
research Hair Matrix Cyst
Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
research Galea Fixation in Alopecia Reduction Surgery
Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
research Reply
Dr. Hanke acknowledges the success of CO₂ laser for less severe blast tattoos and suggests dermabrasion for more extensive injuries, while also discussing dermatology's media presence and issues with minoxidil research.
research Investigation of human hair fibers using lateral force microscopy
Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting
The Total Excision Techniques improve hair transplant results by increasing grafts by at least 50% and reducing scarring.
research A New Method of Donor Site Harvesting
A new suturing technique for hair transplant donor sites leads to better scarring and allows more grafts to be taken.
research Improved Scalp Reduction Results with Prolonged Acute Tissue Expansion (PÂTÉ)
The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
research Chronic nonhealing ulcer in a finger of a toddler – a rare presentation of the hair thread tourniquet syndrome
A toddler's chronic finger ulcer was successfully treated after removing a hair causing hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
research SUN-174 Giant Bilateral Myelolipomas in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
research A 30-Year Follow-Up of Wax Injection for the Prevention of Androgenic Alopecia
Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
research Targeting Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Treatment of Impaired Wound Healing: A Systematic Review
Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
research Spironolactone in combination drug therapy for unresponsive hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research p75 Neurotrophin Receptor Antagonist Retards Apoptosis-driven Hair Follicle Involution (Catagen)
Blocking a specific receptor slows down hair loss in mice.
research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin—An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.